Chapter 18

Chapter 18: An Unexpected Meeting

Angela Pov

Moments later, Christina sent the meeting address: La Bohème Café on Madison Avenue, 2 PM -Christina

Sophie glanced at the message and cursed. She has some nervel Aller

everything... Angela, you can't seriously be considering meeting her?"

"I have to know what she wants."

"What she wants?" Sophie's laugh was hitter. "She wants your husband, your life, everything you've built these past two years. Did Sean tell her about the baby? Is that why she's suddenly so eager to alk?"

I moved my hand to my stomach. I don't know if Soun told her abou the pregnancy,"

Just then, a nurse approached us. "Mrs. Shaw, I'm sorry, but all surgeries are fully booked today. You'll need to make another appointment."

For some reason, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. Sophie seemed pleased too.

"Maybe it's fate, Sophie said softly. "Maybe you should think about this a bit more." She looked at my pale face. "Come ort. you home. You need rest."

Back home, 1 lay in bed trying to rest, but my mind kept wandering. The scene I'd witnessed at my thoughts - Jessica Miller's tearful defense of her unborn child.

the clinic earlier kept replaying in

Lying there, I couldn't stop thinking about what I'd witnessed at the clinic. The words kept echoing in my mind: "This is a life... this

For the first time, I truly let myself feel the reality of the life growing inside me. Not just a problem to be solved, but a baby. My baby. Sean's baby.

Sophie's voice pulled me back to the present. "Promise me you won't meet with Christina

fine," I assured her with a small smile. Thank you

hesitated for a moment, clearly concerned, but finally

the screen - all unknown numbers, I knew it must be Christina. Without bothering

exhausted and drifted off to sleep without realizing it. A knock at the door woke me up. Looking out the window, I could see it was already afternoon. 1 opened the

Miss Jordan is here to see you.

attention. I took a deep breath. "Show her to the living room.

an elegant white dress. She

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An Unexpected

seeing me on

walked in with a plate of freshly cut fruits, while Christina brought over an iced coffee from

move in, it '11 save

ve trained the

tone made

acting like she bed the place, like she

loud and clear: "Mrs. Show, you've only just recovered from your fever. Mr. Shaw specifically emphasized that you shouldn't have anything

tea instead."

look, knowing full well she'd said that intentionally for Christina's benefit. Sarah had been with the Shaw family for years, and

Christina's face d

smile.

of Sean's car for me, but

we move to the terrace? The view is lovely this

she knew this apartment's layout intimately,

and I knew

will make things easier for everyone,

and holding it out

this?" I asked, staring at

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